After two armed robberies occurred last week, Abbeville police find themselves once again investigating a similar crime.

Police are still searching for the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred around 6:00 pm on December 2nd. The suspect hit one location and left with an undisclosed amount of money and soon after he left, he attempted to rob a second location.

Abbeville police have experienced a surge in armed robberies over the past two weeks and the department says they tend to see an increase in crime over the holiday season.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in the hopes of finding this suspect.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Abbeville Police Department

Police are also warning business owners to be on alert during the holiday season.